Bring the whole family to the Little Rock Zoo this spooky season, as Boo at the Zoo runs form October 22nd to October 31st. The festivities include a hay bale maze, zombie paintball on select evenings, and so much more.

Do some holiday shopping north of Little Rock in the community of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Parks & Recreation hosts the 39th Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Sale November 18th and 19th. The Jacksonville Community Center on Municipal Drive fills with original artwork and unique gifts from local Arkansas craftspeople and vendors.

Say goodbye to winter with a long run in Little Rock. The 15th Annual Little Rock Marathon events take place on March 4th and 5th. Challenge yourself with a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon, all starting at the intersection of President Clinton Boulevard and Sherman Street.

Verizon Arena in North Little Rock is always a good bet for fun and entertainment. The 2016 – 2017 calendar includes performances by Jeff Dunham and his cast of puppets on December 4th, Eric Church on February 4th, and pop new comers Twenty One Pilots on March 3rd.

For music fans, the upcoming spring brings a different type of green to North Little Rock – the 20th Anniversary World Tour of Riverdance comes to the Robinson Center in Little Rock for three days.